Real Estate Agent Salary in Texas: $58K Median

The average Real Estate Agent salary in Texas is $57,752 per year as of April 2026. Salaries range from $32,640 (entry, 25th percentile) up to $168,300 (90th percentile). Texas has no state income tax — increasing take-home meaningfully.

Real Estate Agents in Texas earn approximately 2% more than the US national median ($56,620 nationally vs $57,752 in Texas). Texas's cost-of-living index of 93 amplifies the real purchasing power.

Yes — Real Estate Agent salaries in Texas grew approximately 380.0% year-over-year, from $12,032 in 2025 to $57,752 in 2026. This reflects the broader Sales sector's wage growth, driven by Digital marketing and CRM (KW Command) demand.

Top-paying Texas metros for Real Estate Agents: Houston ($59K), Dallas ($59K), Austin ($65K). Click any city for full breakdown including take-home pay.

Real estate agent income highly variable based on market and effort. Top 10% earn $200K+ in hot markets. Texas's top industries include Energy/Oil & Gas, Tech, Healthcare, and the state's unemployment rate is 4.1% — steady demand for skilled workers.

No, Texas has no state income tax. This significantly boosts take-home pay vs comparable salaries in tax states like California or New York. At $57,752, you keep all of it (after federal + FICA).

Hottest 2026 skills: Digital marketing, CRM (KW Command), Virtual tours, AI tools, Local market expertise. ATS systems specifically scan for these. Adding them to your resume — naturally and in context — improves your match rate with Texas employers.

I've hit 120% of quota three years running. I'm comfortable with this OTE if we add accelerators above 100% attainment and a 90-day ramp guarantee at full pay. Beyond base, negotiate: Ramp-period guaranteed commission (60-90 days at full target), Accelerators above quota (1.5x-3x past 100%), Sign-on bonus to offset commission you forfeit by leaving, SPIFs, presidents club trips, equity for senior AEs. Walk-away anchor for Texas: $52,502.